Extreme Heat Lingers; Severe Thunderstorms for Portions of the Plains and Southeast; Heavy Rainfall Threats

Gusty winds and heavy rainfall may impact the Big Island of Hawaii as a nearby tropical system passes west of the islands. From the Southwest U.S., Rockies and across the Gulf Coast, heavy rainfall could lead to isolated flash flooding. Severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Plains, Gulf Coast and Southeast through Tuesday. Extreme heat lingers for the southern Plains and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Wilmington Airport (KILG)

Lat: 39.67°NLon: 75.61°WElev: 72ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed W 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1014.0 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Aug 1:51 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Ardentown DE

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then showers likely between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
Ardentown DE
 39.81°N 75.47°W (Elev. 148 ft)
4:08 am EDT Aug 24, 2026
2pm EDT Aug 24, 2026-6pm EDT Aug 30, 2026
 
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